Guttercat ASN, RN

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    Racist surgeon?

    Guttercat replied to tech22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Something about the title of this thread immediately turned me off. "Racist Surgeon(?)" I know it's easy to pick on surgeons, and maybe that's why this post bothers me. This observation-- thinly...
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    Apheresis exp. required for Inpatient Dialysis RN?

    Guttercat replied to CCK RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    DaVita is an excellent organization. I understand the frustration with the modern, outpatient dialysis workflow. It can be a source of great frustration for those that enjoy a more abstract work...
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    Crusty old bat in new RN role..

    Guttercat replied to TNurse4u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bravo.
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    Any tips for graft?

    Guttercat replied to heronurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    More experience. It takes time to learn how finesse both. Grafts and fistulas are different animals entirely. Never approach the one as being similar to the other. Ever. I've been at this a very long...
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    Thinking of Working Dialysis-But I Have CKD

    Guttercat replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As a person facing potential dialysis, you do *not* need to go into massive debt to be on dialysis. Have you discussed long-range contingency plans (in the event your kidneys eventually give up) with...
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    New grad, do not feel challenged at all. Help?

    Guttercat replied to RNinCali15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Post of the Day. Really, really great. Thank you for taking time to write that out. Sums it all up. P.S., I'd love to do PACU, but PACU call is worse than what I have in my own gig. Zoiks, you people...
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    Is adequate rest the most important factor in enjoying night shift?

    Guttercat replied to Hmfog's topic in General Nursing

    What a beneficial study this might be. I've long thought that "sharing nights," as a previous poster mentioned might be a solution. 7-7:30 shifts are absurd. Night shift isn't in bed until 9 AM, and...
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    Is adequate rest the most important factor in enjoying night shift?

    Guttercat replied to Hmfog's topic in General Nursing

    I never could adjust, even with adequate sleep. I felt as if I was in a perpetual stupor, 24/7/365. Hated it. Paid my dues on nights, and have never looked
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    Crusty old bat in new RN role..

    Guttercat replied to TNurse4u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just give her the COB side-eye and carry on. Or, if she pushes you away again, run her over with said
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    Intimidated

    Guttercat replied to matthewwilliams734's topic in General Nursing

    When I was 20, I was no where near mature enough for college, nor did I want to go. I was too busy flitting around the country as a competitive athlete. But something changed at about age 22. I was...
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    I survived the Board of Nursing

    Guttercat replied to KCMnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Me too. I've never had any actions or complaints against my license, nor any legal troubles of any kind, but if all it takes is one person to set things in motion like this...well, then, we are each...
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    Brand Spanking New Nurse.

    Guttercat replied to tlc2003's topic in General Nursing

    ...And all the COB's in the house say hey ho. )Go git 'em, Grasshopper. You're on your way. Relax.
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    New grad, do not feel challenged at all. Help?

    Guttercat replied to RNinCali15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Charming.
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    Thinking of Working Dialysis-But I Have CKD

    Guttercat replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    No plans to do dialysis when the time comes? Do you mean as a patient? Definitely that is your choice, one that should be respected, and one that I'm sure you've mulled over and over in your head....
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    Thinking of Working Dialysis-But I Have CKD

    Guttercat replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I would (putting myself in your shoes) steer clear of renal nursing. Working in psych, I'm sure you've seen your share of docs, therapists, and nurses that enter that field because they have issues...
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    Pregnant, scared, emetophobe, nursing student

    Guttercat replied to Zerocks's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm Guttercat. The mean one. Let me ask you, do you even realize how awesome your life is right now? Definitely seek counseling. Don't allow this disorder to rob you of your joy. Yes, it really...
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    What should one do in this case?

    Guttercat replied to Nursein2017's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not at all unusual. I've had more than a few patients divulge that they are happier being in the hospital than dealing with their illnesses in the outpatient setting. And a crappy life--self-inflicted...
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    Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    Guttercat replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Absurd. The saying that 'as goes California, so goes the nation,' is a frightening proposition. What a cluster. In all my years of nursing, I have never seen such a mess when applying for...
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    Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    Guttercat replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I am curious as well. I will be endorsing from out of state. I have family I could stay with in the Sacramento area, and am wondering if I should just fly down and take everything to them in person...
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    Ahhh, dialysis nurses, have you forgotten your first love?

    Guttercat replied to Guttercat's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Khan Academy is a super resource for maths and
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    Ahhh, dialysis nurses, have you forgotten your first love?

    Guttercat posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Those of us that have been in this game for a long time can get rusty on the basics. Over time, we tend to know innards of the Fresenius K-machine and how to treat diseased EMR's better than we...
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    Lifestyle of a Nurse

    Guttercat replied to contemplations's topic in General Nursing

    BTDT is a fantastic resource. She is neither rude nor "debilitating." She is one of the more realistic and helpful mentors on this site. Way to step in
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    How to tell administration enough is enough

    Guttercat replied to Lano1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand what you mean by "take on a unit of
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    Contracting C. diff: Experiences/stories? Advice?

    Guttercat replied to tealRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fecal transplant STAT. In all seriousness, certain antibiotics such as Clindamycin and Cipro are more likely to allow an overgrowth of C-diff in the large intestine. Approximately 5% of adults are...
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    In over my head?

    Guttercat replied to khinlicky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The perfectly timed response would have been: "I'm delighted to hear that. Because I'd never want you as my